Sporting Fashion & Goods
Area Retail Associate-Karnataka (Third Party)
Entry Level
Bangalore, India
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Supports the Area Sales Manager by ensuring operational excellence, brand consistency, and sales performance across multiple PUMA SIS in a designated region. It acts as a bridge between store teams and area leadership, helping drive store execution, training, and compliance. It reports to the Assistant Manager Sales MBO for Karnataka, Kerala, TN and Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist multiple SIS with day-to-day operational requirements.
- Track SIS-level KPIs.
- Support SIS staff in achieving sales targets through improved service and selling skills.
- Analyse SIS performance and share insights with the Area Sales Manager.
- Ensure VM standards are implemented consistently across all SIS.
- Coordinate with the VM team for execution of seasonal updates, campaigns, and product launches.
- Audit SIS display quality and provide corrective action plans.
- Assist SIS in stock replenishment, stock counts, and shrinkage control.
- Identify fast/slow-moving products and support stock balancing across stores.
- Report stock gaps and discrepancies to the Area Manager.
- Conduct on-floor training for new and existing Retail Associates.
- Reinforce product knowledge, customer service expectations, and selling skills.
- Support performance coaching for SIS staff.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years in retail operations.
- Field-based role requiring daily/weekly travel across assigned stores.
- Flexible hours, including weekends and retail peak seasons.
- Graduate (Bachelor's degree).
Preferred Skills
- Experience handling multi-store, SIS/LFR or supervisory retail roles is an advantage.
- Degree in Business, Retail, or Marketing is preferred.
Workplace
- Field-based role covering PUMA SIS in the designated region, reporting to the Assistant Manager Sales MBO (Karnataka, Kerala, TN and Sri Lanka).
The Application Process
PUMA reviews every application by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; AI may only be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews.
- Click 'Apply Online' and follow the steps to upload your application.
About the Company
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA is committed to equality for all and provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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